FORScan Crowdsourced Wiki

[FordRacing]

Agreed - I tend to support those who bring value to the table, and Forscan has given me way more value than the cost of a license. I encourage others who have benefited from this work to do the same.

I bought the lifetime....if it fixes a couple things that annoy me it's worth it!

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[The Lone Ranger]

Is there a GUI for adding heated seats icon to the Home screen or secondary menu?

 

[Hirnlego]

Is there a GUI for adding heated seats icon to the Home screen or secondary menu?

It is called “Seat Button Icon” adds heat control buttons to HOME/Climate Controls on head unit display

As Built 7D0-01-01 xxxx xxxx x3xx Enables

 

[Big Blue]

It is called “Seat Button Icon” adds heat control buttons to HOME/Climate Controls on head unit display

As Built 7D0-01-01 xxxx xxxx x3xx Enables

It's in the APIM configuration.

 

[port43]

I've been driving for a while with a few of these changes in place and so far my favorite is the corner light mode for fog lamps. It is so convenient to have that extra light kicking out low in the direction you're going when it's dark out and the terrain is unfamiliar.

 

[port43]

Do they come on when you change lanes ?

I'm not quite sure how that works. I haven't been in a situation where I have changed lanes but they do come on at a certain steering angle (I'm not sure what that is) because I have sat in my driveway and moved the wheel left and right just to annoy my neighbors. I don't know if the 'puter works it different at speed.

 

[jblc]

Regarding cornering lamps, I haven't switched on that option... I always wonder whether for no-LED lamps, it might reduce lamp lifespan, due to constant on/off without reaching steady operating temp.

 

[Hirnlego]

Do they come on when you change lanes ?

No. The "Corner light mode for fog lights" enables the light at 2 degrees turn of the wheel for only that light in which the wheel is turned. You can verify this with the "Off Road display menu". Under that menu you can see the angle of the wheel.

Regarding cornering lamps, I haven't switched on that option... I always wonder whether for no-LED lamps, it might reduce lamp lifespan, due to constant on/off without reaching steady operating temp.

How often do you actually turn on the fog lights? Think of it as the benefit of using them for cornering out ways the reduced life of the bulbs. Besides if they burn out they are cheep or a reason to get led replacements. I find this a very useful mod since my fog lights are not used often for there intended purpose.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

How often do you actually turn on the fog lights?

Honestly, always. I keep them on all the time for my driving, the extra side and down-low lighting that they provide during normal driving is immensely helpful. Lightbulbs are use items, if they need to be replaced, they do. I run DOT approved LEDs in mine anyways so I'm unconcerned.

 

[Big Blue]

How often do you actually turn on the fog lights?

Actually I run mine all the time also. I have my fogs set to be my DRLs, so they are always on instead of my low beams. Also have switch backs in my turn signals and have my parking lights on with the DRLs. Added benefit of having taillights with DRLs and markers when I tow my TT.

 

[Tom_C]

So, for anyone on the fence about FORscan, I can attest to how simple it is! I'm quite comfortable to making programming changes in modules, I've done it for years in automotive, Heavy Equipment, Semi's, Quads and sleds.
I received my OBDII adaptor from Amazon and then downloaded FORscan and paid for a 1 year license. ( the developers should be paid for their time)
Hooked up to my Ranger and it was very simple to make changes. The latest version of FORscan makes it simpler as the PID descriptions are listed, you then toggle the option you want to change. No worries about inputting a wrong character or changing the wrong one!
Changes I made:
Double Honk when leaving truck = DISABLED.
Panic Button on key fob = set to 2 quick presses to activate.
( I've had this go off a few times on me )
Bambi Mode = Turned ON.
(I live rural, having fog lamps to light up ditch is important)
Secured Idle = turned ON.
Cornering Lamps = turned ON.
(this turns on either fog lamp when signaling, lights up your turn direction)
This all took me less than 30 minutes.

When I asked dealer to make changes, they quoted me 1 hour at their "Electronic Rate" $171.00/hr Cdn

Adaptor & License = less than $100.00 Cdn.
ROI= Personal Customization that can't be beat !

Sorry for replying after so long, but just got through 29 pages

I played with forscan today on a 2020 lariat, build date 10/20. The secure idle was already ON for me. Curious if that was a change from earlier builds?

I turned off fake engine noise, enabled noise canceling (why was it not enabled by default) and a few other changes like cornering lights and bambi mode.

Very easy and nice to have options. If you're on the fence, jump in, the water is fine.

 

[Frio]

Very easy and nice to have options. If you're on the fence, jump in, the water is fine.

Received the OBDLinkEX over the weekend so plan on jumping in real soon.

 

[adv_ranger]

Let’s post here useful FORScan modifications for the 2019+ Ranger

In case you forget what the original setting was... Lookup Module Build Data (As-built) by VIN: https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt

As of 5/11/2019 Much of this (not all) is built into FORScan as "Service Procedures". You should no longer have to manually edit the as-built data as there should be easy to use menu options available.

OBDII ADAPTER:
This is recommended as it was developed with the team at FORScan. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F/ -- (RCMUSTANG)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FML519/ -- (Gizmokid2005)

Note that in the table below, the "Setting" is the name of the GUI option in FORScan in the appropriate module location. You do not need to use the AS-BUILT data (nor modify it) if you use the GUI settings instead. They all exist unless otherwise noted.

Setting	Description	Module	AS-BUILT Code	Credit
AM FM Menu	Diables AM/FM Menu in Entertainment Screen (Lariat Only)	IPC		RCMUSTANG
Auto Relock Time Duration	Enables 30 or 45 second auto relock if doors unlocked with keyfob but are not opened. Works with double-honk disabled	BdyCM (BCM)		Porpoise Hork (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Average Speed Display	Display average speed	IPC		RCMUSTANG
Average Speed RPM	Display average RPM	IPC		RCMUSTANG
BMS / Auto Stop Start System	Disables the Auto- Start/Stop system NOTE: The button and dash indicators still function but do not do anything.	BdyCM (BCM)	726-48-02 (x#xx xxxx xxxx) 0 - Off (Permanently) 1 - On (Default)	Gizmokid2005 / Akshon (AS-BUILT)
Chimes - [Driver/Passenger] Belt Minder	Disables seat belt reminder charms (Two settings in non-AS-BUILT)	IPC	720-01-01 (xxxx xx#x xxxx) 0 - Both 2 - Driver 4 - Passenger
Chimes - Vehicle Running Door Open	Disables chime when door opens with engine running	IPC		RCMUSTANG
Chimes - Primary Source	Selects the primary source for chimes. Defaults to speakers.	IPC	720-01-01 (xxxx xxx# xxxx) 0 - Internal Speaker Only 2 - Forwarded to ACM/Vehicle Speakers (Default) NOTE: IPC Only will NOT have automatic audio mute feature for chimes/warnings (Depending on firmware version)	RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Climate Menu	Climate View on Lariat right side instrument screen (Cannot change climate, only for view.)	IPC	720-05-01 (D8B8 xxxx xxxx)	John Galt
Corner Light Mode for Fog Lights	Triggers fog light based on steering input (left vs right illuminated)	BdyCM (BCM)		Gfitzge2
Dark Car	Police option (Enable in conjunction with Silent Mode Control Menu)	BdyCM (BCM)	726-32-01 (xxxx x#xx xxxx) 0 - Disabled (default) 1 - Enabled NOTE: IPC: 720-04-01 (xxx# xxxx xxxx) 0/1 - add 4 to the value as shown below: 4 - Disabled (default) 5 - Enabled	RCMUSTANG
Daytime Running Lights Includes Parklamps	Enables parking lights when DRLs are on (useful for raptor style lights in grille)	BdyCM (BCM)		Gfitzge2
Disable Front Turn Signal Hyperblink (No GUI setting as of 2.3.37)	Disables the hyperblink indicator when a bulb is out or LEDs (without resistors) are used in front turn signals	BdyCM (BCM)	726-27-01 (x0xx xxxx xxxx)	j0shm1lls
Disable Rear Turn Signal Hyberblink (XL Trim) (No GUI setting as of 2.3.37)	Disables the hyperblink indicator when a bulb is out or LEDs (without resistors) are used in rear turn signals on XL models only	BdyCM (BCM)	726-28-01 (x0xx xxxx xxxx)	j0shm1lls (unverified)
Disable Startup Chimes (3x doo-doo-doo)		IPC	720-01-02 (xxxx x2xx)	RCMUSTANG
Double Honk on Leaving Cabine	Disables the double-honk when closing door with key in.	BdyCM (BCM)	726-41-02 (xxx0 xxxx xxxx)	Gizmokid2005 / j0shm1lls (AS-BUILT)
DTE Calculation option in Productivity Screen		IPC		Arron
Fog lights if High Beam is on (AKA - Bambi Mode)	Allows the fog lamps to stay on when the high-beams are used.	BdyCM (BCM)	726-27-01 (xxxx xxx0 xxxx)	Gizmokid2005 / RCMUSTANG (AS-BUILT)
Front Bulb Turn Outage		BdyCM (BCM)		RCMUSTANG
Frost Telltale (Below 5°C)		IPC		Arron
Fuel Consumed Per Hour Display	Show fuel consumed per hour instead of instant MPG	IPC		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Instant Fuel Economy Display	Changes instant MPG display between bar and numeric display	IPC		Arron
Intelligent 4WD Gauge	(Partially works (shows trail mode option selected) but does not show individual wheel response) (enable in conjunction with Intelligent 4WD Gauge Mode Feature)	IPC		Arron
Intelligent 4WD Gauge Mode Feature	(Partially works (shows trail mode option selected) but does not show individual wheel response) (enable in conjunction with Intelligen 4WD Gauge)	IPC		Arron
Low Beam Outage		BdyCM (BCM)		RCMUSTANG
Navigation in Motion	Speed limit signs will look European and FM radio stations will be 2 decimals (101.70 vs 101.7). 911 Assist will be disabled	APIM	7D0-02-01 (5753 xxxx xxxx)	John Galt
Off Road Gauge	Enables Off-road gauges (enable in conjunction with Off-road Screen)	IPC		Gizmokid2005
Off-road Screen	Enables off-road gauges (enable in conjunction with Off Road Gauge)	IPC	720-07-02 (x3xx xxxx xxxx)	Gizmokid2005 / WhiteLightning19 (AS-BUILT)
Panic Activate	Changes behavior of Panic Button behavior on KeyFOB	BdyCM (BCM)	726-37-01 (xxxx xxx# xxxx) 0 - Panic on FOB Disabled 1 - Panic on FOB requires 2 presses 2 - Panic on FOB Enabled (Default)	Gizmokid2005 / AS-BUILT info uncredited
Park Aid Control Front		IPC		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Park Aid Control Rear		IPC		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Power Point Timeout, s	The timeout period for the power point in seconds	BdyCM (BCM)	726-39-01 (0001 0101 006A) - For 1 second timeout	RCMUSTANG / John Galt (AS-BUILT)
Radio Without Ignition Switch	Allows radio use without the ignition (Enabled by default)	APIM		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Radio Without Ignition Switch play time	Time (in minutes) to allow the radio to run without shutting down or ignition on. (20, 30, 40, and 60 minute options)	APIM		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Rear Bulb/LED Turn Outage	(Bulb or LED option depending on model)	BdyCM (BCM)		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Secure Idle	To idle the car with the key not in vehicle, cannot shift from park)	BdyCM (BCM)	726-42-01 (x1xx xxxx xxxx)	John Galt
Selectable Drive Mode	Enables the Terrain Management selectable drive modes (requires TM enabled 4x4 control knob)	IPC		Gizmokid2005
Silent Mode Control Menu		IPC		Arron
Software Engine Sound Enhancement	Disables the "piped in" sound through the speakers	ACM		Gizmokid2005
Splash Screen	Sync 3 Boot/splash screen	APIM	7D0-02-01 (xxxx x#xx xxxx) 3 - Lincoln Black Label 5 - Raptor 6 - Mustang 9 - GT350 B - ST M C - RS M D - GT Car M NOTE: There are others in the spreadsheet linked but I did not try them.	John Galt
Steering Wheel Switch Packs		SCCM	Left Switch: 724-02-01 xx#x.xxxx.xxxx 1 - Standard Cruise 2 - ACC Right Switch: 724-02-01 xxx#.xxx.xxxx 0 - Lariat Media 1 - Standard Audio	SOHK_Alumni
TPMS Placard Pressure Display	Displays the factory placard tire pressure in the Tire pressure display.	IPC	720-04-01 (xx#x xxxx xxxx) 0 - Disabled (default) 8 - Enabled (show placard value)	Gizmokid2005 / Akshon (AS-BUILT)
Trailer Tow LIghts Outage		BdyCM (BCM)		RCMUSTANG
Variable Line Level Audio	Enables variable line level audio output on the non-B&) radio	ACM	727-01-01 (xx50 xxxx xxxx)	Ed Venture
Vehicle Cluster Images	Changes vehicle image between Truck and SUV (Utility / SUV)	IPC		RCMUSTANG (Upd: Gizmokid2005)
Welcome Goodbye Backlighting	No Blue Sky Background on IPC when getting into vehicle	IPC	726-03-02 (xxx4 xxxx)	RCMUSTANG

Andy & WLFPIR8 (For the write up)
Enable Speed Limit Sign Display (Read by camera) in Lariat.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-modifications.1844/post-143642

This is a link to the F150 Excel spreadsheet with all of their mods, its very thorough and technical, I have tried some not all obviously. Proceed with caution if venturing into the unknown. -- (John Galt)


NOTE: FOR INTERNATIONAL RANGER OWNERS. There are many differences with those models and what works with the North American version. This website can answer or has done many of the requests I've seen asked here. They are based on international Rangers. https://www.saeb.net/index.php

How does one change things in ForScan? I'm confused as to what I need to change exactly. How do I know what change? I see a code but not sure if that's what I'm supposed to enter or if I just modify one thing within that.

Things I want to change on the ranger:
--> Any and all dings related to car door, seatbelt, lights being switched on, ingnition on, keys in etc.
--> I want to change the splash screen, preferably to say "raptor"
--> adjust to my new tire size of 285/70/17 (BFG KO2) so my truck will read correct MPGs and Mileage.
--> Anything else fun and cool that you guys can think of!

 

[gfitzge2]

How does one change things in ForScan? I'm confused as to what I need to change exactly. How do I know what change? I see a code but not sure if that's what I'm supposed to enter or if I just modify one thing within that.

Things I want to change on the ranger:
--> Any and all dings related to car door, seatbelt, lights being switched on, ingnition on, keys in etc.
--> I want to change the splash screen, preferably to say "raptor"
--> adjust to my new tire size of 285/70/17 (BFG KO2) so my truck will read correct MPGs and Mileage.
--> Anything else fun and cool that you guys can think of!

Start here. Watch the video it will help you get started. Post #1 in this thread has a pretty good list of changes that can be made.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-crowdsourced-wiki.2008/page-9#post-107109

 

[21VBRanger]

Was able to make a few changes on my truck. Thanks all that have put so much work into the information. It was very helpful.

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